Friday, 21 October 2016 08:57

Learning Support Gifted and Talented JAL

Date: February 9 -10, 2017 (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Location: The Anglo-American School of Moscow

All Job-A-Like content related questions: Meg Oliveira, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All logistical questions including visas: Zhenya Ivanova, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In this annual Job-A-Like the participants will have opportunities to:

  1. Engage in meaningful discussion with other educators in the fields of Learning Support and Gifted and Talented education
  2. Observe classrooms at AAS where students are receiving different types of Learning Support
  3. Learn about ways in which CEESA schools are managing challenges related to: Admissions, Identification of Students, Programming, Higher Student Needs, and Resources
  4. Share resources, tips, and strategies with one another related to the areas of Learning Support and Gifted and Talented education

Program

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - Afternoon / Evening: Arrivals.

Thursday and Friday, February 9 –10, 2017 - 08:30 AM – 04:00 PM

Special Presentations by Dr. Melanne Maddelene Randall, MSc, OTR

Dr. Randall is a practicing Occupational Therapist specializing in the area of Sensory Integration. She runs several clinics in London, England and has been working with international schools for over ten years to support the needs of a growing population of students worldwide with needs in the area of sensory processing. She offers on site support as well as practical strategies and ideas for classroom teachers and parents. For more information about Dr. Randall’s practice, visit her website.

Workshop Costs

Registration fee - none.

Workshop expenses including transportation to (8:00 a.m.) and from (4:15 p.m.) school and hotel, snacks, and lunch on the days of the workshop are provided by AAS.

All participants are responsible for: Transportation to and from Moscow; Russian Visa arrangements and costs; Hotel costs, including breakfast; Breakfast and Evening Meals

Job-A-Like Registration

Register here for the workshop. Registration closes December 20, 2016.

Hotel Reservation

Hotel rooms have been reserved at the Hilton DoubleTree Marina hotel. In order to book your room you need to send the room reservation form to the hotel. This reservations form allows you to access the special conference rates. The hotel advises you NOT to use third parties (booking.com, travel agents, Hilton DT Marina Hotel website, etc.) to make your reservations because they do not apply the special conference rates.

Deadline for hotel room reservations is Tuesday, December 20, 2016. After this date the hotel cannot guarantee the special room rate, nor the availability. Room rates and the Hotel details can be found on the Room Reservation Sheet, attached.

Russian Visa Procedure

Upon your request, the hotel will provide you with the visa supporting documents. These documents are not your visa! You must apply for a visa at the Russian Consulate in your city/country.

Visa Request Form and visa application process are outlined in the hotel reservation form.

DOWNLOAD THE HOTEL RESERVATION AND VISA SUPPORT.